Arkansas State Police Release Dash Cam Video of an I-30 Chase That Ended With a Truck Driver in Custody
Arkansas State Police have released dash cam video of a chase involving a tractor-trailer on Interstate 30 near Hope, in Hempstead County. According to a report by ATruckDrivers based on an Arkansas State Police incident report, the chase happened Oct. 12 and the video came out nearly three weeks later. This summary is limited to what the incident report says, and Big Rig Daily has not independently confirmed the details.
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What the report says
The incident report says the truck sideswiped a Highway Police unit and struck police units during the chase. A sergeant fired 13 rifle rounds from his moving unit to disable both front tires while the truck was running east at about 70 mph. Spike strips were also used. No injuries were reported over the radio, according to the report.
The driver
According to the report, the driver, a 29-year-old man from Florida, was taken into custody. Big Rig Daily is not naming him. The report says he was held on a $150,000 bond and lists preliminary charges of three counts of aggravated assault, fleeing, reckless driving and leaving the scene. His first court date is Nov. 4 at 9 a.m.
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Charges are not convictions, and the driver is presumed innocent unless a court finds otherwise.
Where the case stands
The case is at its earliest stage. The first court date is Nov. 4 at 9 a.m., and what happens there has not been reported. The incident report is a police account, and it is the main source of the details above. Big Rig Daily has not seen the dash cam video itself and has not heard from the driver's side. Anyone charged is presumed innocent, and the charges listed are preliminary and can change.
What is not known
The sources reviewed did not explain why the truck did not stop, and they did not describe the driver's account. Big Rig Daily did not find a statement from Arkansas State Police beyond the incident report and the video release. Big Rig Daily is not speculating about either.
Related reading
For more on truck enforcement in the state, see the report on Arkansas Operation Highway Shield and its partial results. Big Rig Daily also covered the Arkansas truck inspection sweep that ended Oct. 29.
Quick facts
- When: Oct. 12, 2026, I-30 near Hope, Hempstead County, Arkansas.
- Video: released nearly three weeks later by Arkansas State Police.
- Driver: a 29-year-old man from Florida, in custody on a $150,000 bond, according to the incident report.
- Preliminary charges: three counts of aggravated assault, fleeing, reckless driving, leaving the scene.
- First court date: Nov. 4, 2026, at 9 a.m.
FAQ
Was anyone hurt in the I-30 truck chase near Hope, Arkansas?
No injuries were reported over the radio, according to the incident report as described by ATruckDrivers.
What charges does the I-30 chase truck driver face?
Preliminary charges are three counts of aggravated assault, fleeing, reckless driving and leaving the scene. Charges are not convictions.
When is the first court date for the I-30 chase driver?
Nov. 4, 2026, at 9 a.m.
A question for readers
What is the safest way for a trucker to respond when police signal a truck to stop?
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